500 Grams to Cups

500 grams (g) equals 4.17 cups of all-purpose flour, 2.5 cups of granulated sugar, 2.2 cups of butter, and 2.11 cups of water. The cup value of 500 grams changes by ingredient, since each ingredient fills a US cup with a different weight.

This page lists 500 grams to cups for 8 popular ingredients, a full table for all 67 ingredients in 7 categories, the conversion formula, and 500 grams in ounces and pounds.

500 Grams to Cups for Popular Ingredients

8 popular ingredients convert 500 g to cups as follows, with a measuring cup and tablespoon (tbsp) equivalent.

500 Grams of All-Purpose Flour to Cups

4.17 cups · 4 cups + 2.5 tbsp · 120 g per cup

500 Grams of Granulated Sugar to Cups

2.5 cups · 2 ½ cups · 200 g per cup

500 Grams of Butter to Cups

2.2 cups · 2 cups + 3 tbsp · 227 g per cup

500 Grams of Water to Cups

2.11 cups · 2 cups + 2 tbsp · 236.6 g per cup

500 Grams of Milk to Cups

2.08 cups · 2 cups + 1.5 tbsp · 240 g per cup

500 Grams of Packed Brown Sugar to Cups

2.27 cups · 2 ¼ cups + 0.5 tbsp · 220 g per cup

500 Grams of Raw White Rice to Cups

2.7 cups · 2 ⅔ cups + 0.5 tbsp · 185 g per cup

500 Grams of Honey to Cups

1.47 cups · 1 ½ cups · 340 g per cup

500 Grams to Cups for All 67 Ingredients

The 67 ingredients below are grouped into 7 categories. Select an ingredient for its full grams to cups chart.

500 Grams of Flours to Cups

Ingredient	G per cup	Cups	Cup measure	Tbsp
All-purpose flour	120 g	4.17	4 cups + 2.5 tbsp	66.7
Bread flour	120 g	4.17	4 cups + 2.5 tbsp	66.7
Cake flour	114 g	4.39	4 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp	70.2
Almond flour	96 g	5.21	5 cups + 3.5 tbsp	83.3
Coconut flour	112 g	4.46	4 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp	71.4
Rye flour	102 g	4.9	4 ¾ cups + 2.5 tbsp	78.4
Spelt flour	108 g	4.63	4 ½ cups + 2 tbsp	74.1
Whole wheat flour	113 g	4.42	4 ⅓ cups + 1.5 tbsp	70.8
Self-rising flour	125 g	4	4 cups	64
Rice flour	158 g	3.16	3 cups + 2.5 tbsp	50.6
Gluten-free flour blend	130 g	3.85	3 ¾ cups + 1.5 tbsp	61.5
Oat flour	92 g	5.43	5 ⅓ cups + 1.5 tbsp	87

500 Grams of Sugars and Sweeteners to Cups

Ingredient	G per cup	Cups	Cup measure	Tbsp
Granulated sugar	200 g	2.5	2 ½ cups	40
Brown sugar (packed)	220 g	2.27	2 ¼ cups + 0.5 tbsp	36.4
Brown sugar (loose)	180 g	2.78	2 ¾ cups + 0.5 tbsp	44.4
Powdered sugar	120 g	4.17	4 cups + 2.5 tbsp	66.7
Powdered sugar (sifted)	100 g	5	5 cups	80
Caster sugar	210 g	2.38	2 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp	38.1
Turbinado sugar	200 g	2.5	2 ½ cups	40
Demerara sugar	200 g	2.5	2 ½ cups	40
Coconut sugar	180 g	2.78	2 ¾ cups + 0.5 tbsp	44.4
Honey	340 g	1.47	1 ½ cups	23.5
Maple syrup	322 g	1.55	1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp	24.8
Molasses	328 g	1.52	1 ½ cups + 0.5 tbsp	24.4

500 Grams of Dairy Ingredients to Cups

Ingredient	G per cup	Cups	Cup measure	Tbsp
Butter	227 g	2.2	2 cups + 3 tbsp	35.2
Shortening	205 g	2.44	2 ⅓ cups + 1.5 tbsp	39
Milk	240 g	2.08	2 cups + 1.5 tbsp	33.3
Heavy cream	238 g	2.1	2 cups + 1.5 tbsp	33.6
Cream (light)	240 g	2.08	2 cups + 1.5 tbsp	33.3
Cream cheese	232 g	2.16	2 cups + 2.5 tbsp	34.5
Shredded cheese	113 g	4.42	4 ⅓ cups + 1.5 tbsp	70.8
Yogurt	245 g	2.04	2 cups + 0.5 tbsp	32.7
Sour cream	230 g	2.17	2 cups + 3 tbsp	34.8
Half-and-half	242 g	2.07	2 cups + 1 tbsp	33.1

500 Grams of Grains to Cups

Ingredient	G per cup	Cups	Cup measure	Tbsp
White rice (raw)	185 g	2.7	2 ⅔ cups + 0.5 tbsp	43.2
Brown rice (raw)	190 g	2.63	2 ½ cups + 2 tbsp	42.1
Jasmine rice (raw)	185 g	2.7	2 ⅔ cups + 0.5 tbsp	43.2
Basmati rice (raw)	180 g	2.78	2 ¾ cups + 0.5 tbsp	44.4
Rolled oats	90 g	5.56	5 ½ cups + 1 tbsp	88.9
Steel-cut oats	170 g	2.94	2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp	47.1
Quinoa (uncooked)	170 g	2.94	2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp	47.1
Lentils (dry)	192 g	2.6	2 ½ cups + 1.5 tbsp	41.7
Dry beans (raw)	185 g	2.7	2 ⅔ cups + 0.5 tbsp	43.2
Black beans (dry)	190 g	2.63	2 ½ cups + 2 tbsp	42.1
Pasta (dry, small shapes)	105 g	4.76	4 ¾ cups	76.2
Cornmeal	155 g	3.23	3 ¼ cups	51.6
Breadcrumbs (dry)	108 g	4.63	4 ½ cups + 2 tbsp	74.1

500 Grams of Liquids to Cups

Ingredient	G per cup	Cups	Cup measure	Tbsp
Water	236.6 g	2.11	2 cups + 2 tbsp	33.8
Broth	240 g	2.08	2 cups + 1.5 tbsp	33.3
Vegetable oil	218 g	2.29	2 ¼ cups + 0.5 tbsp	36.7
Olive oil	216 g	2.31	2 ⅓ cups	37
Coconut oil	218 g	2.29	2 ¼ cups + 0.5 tbsp	36.7

500 Grams of Nuts and Seeds to Cups

Ingredient	G per cup	Cups	Cup measure	Tbsp
Chopped nuts	115 g	4.35	4 ⅓ cups	69.6
Chopped walnuts	120 g	4.17	4 cups + 2.5 tbsp	66.7
Sliced almonds	92 g	5.43	5 ⅓ cups + 1.5 tbsp	87
Sunflower seeds	140 g	3.57	3 ½ cups + 1 tbsp	57.1
Chia seeds	170 g	2.94	2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp	47.1
Ground flaxseed	112 g	4.46	4 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp	71.4

500 Grams of Baking Ingredients to Cups

Ingredient	G per cup	Cups	Cup measure	Tbsp
Cocoa powder	84 g	5.95	5 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp	95.2
Salt (table)	288 g	1.74	1 ¾ cups	27.8
Cornstarch	128 g	3.91	3 ¾ cups + 2.5 tbsp	62.5
Baking soda	220 g	2.27	2 ¼ cups + 0.5 tbsp	36.4
Baking powder	192 g	2.6	2 ½ cups + 1.5 tbsp	41.7
Dry yeast	150 g	3.33	3 ⅓ cups	53.3
Peanut butter	258 g	1.94	1 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp	31
Jam	320 g	1.56	1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp	25
Chocolate chips	170 g	2.94	2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp	47.1

How to Convert 500 Grams to Cups

To convert 500 grams to cups, divide 500 by the ingredient's grams per cup value.


cups = 500 g ÷ grams per cup

Example: 500 g of all-purpose flour 500 g ÷ 120 g = 4.17 cups
Example: 500 g of granulated sugar 500 g ÷ 200 g = 2.5 cups

500 Grams in Ounces, Pounds, and Kilograms

500 grams equals 17.64 ounces (oz), 1.102 pounds (lb), and 0.5 kilograms (kg). Weight units stay the same for every ingredient. Cups change with the ingredient.

500 Grams to Cups FAQ

How many cups is 500 grams?

500 grams is 4.17 cups of all-purpose flour, 2.5 cups of granulated sugar, 2.2 cups of butter, and 2.11 cups of water. The cup value depends on the ingredient's weight per cup.

How many cups is 500 grams of flour?

500 grams of all-purpose flour is 4.17 cups, or 4 cups + 2.5 tbsp, based on 120 g per US cup.

How many cups is 500 grams of sugar?

500 grams of granulated sugar is 2.5 cups, or 2 ½ cups, based on 200 g per US cup.

How many cups is 500 grams of butter?

500 grams of butter is 2.2 cups, or 2 cups + 3 tbsp, based on 227 g per US cup.

Is 500 grams equal to 1 cup?

No, 500 grams is more than 1 cup for every ingredient. The heaviest cup is honey at 340 g, so 500 g of honey is 1.47 cups.

How many ounces is 500 grams?

500 grams is 17.64 ounces (oz) by weight, or 1.102 pounds (lb). Ounces of weight stay the same for every ingredient, unlike cups.